Shipbroker

Key Responsibilities Deal Structuring & Negotiation: Negotiate and fix charter parties (voyage charter, time charter, COA) between vessel owners and charterers for dry bulk cargoes.

Negotiate freight rates, hire rates, demurrage/dispatch terms, laytime, and specific Charter Party (CP) clauses to protect clients’ interests.

Business Development & Client Management: Build, nurture, and expand strong working relationships with shipowners, charterers, operators, and trading desks globally.

Proactively identify new business opportunities and market openings within target trades and vessel segments (e.g., Handysize, Supramax/Ultramax, Panamax/Kamsarmax, Capesize).

Market Analysis & Intelligence: Monitor global commodity trade flows (iron ore, coal, grain, steel, bauxite, fertilizer, minor bulks) and dry bulk shipping supply/demand dynamics.

Track and analyze freight market trends, Baltic Exchange indices (BDI, BCI, BPI, BSI), FFA (Forward Freight Agreement) markets, and bunker price movements to provide actionable insights to clients.

Post-Fixture & Operational Support: Work closely with the operations and post-fixture teams to ensure smooth voyage execution, monitoring vessel status, laytime calculations, and freight/hire payment processing.

Assist in resolving operational disputes, claims, and charter party interpretation issues amicably.

Qualifications & Experience Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Dry Bulk Ship Broker or Chartering Specialist within a shipbroking firm, trading company, or shipowner/operator. (Adjust based on level) Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of dry bulk vessel types (Handy size to Capesize) Network: Established relationships with key shipowners, charterers, or brokers in the dry bulk sector. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, International Trade, Logistics, Economics, Finance, or equivalent industry experience. Chan Chee Meng​ EA 07C3069/R1110620